Circling the drain In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "circling the drain", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-07-27 08:07

Meaning of Circling the drain (redirected from circle the drain )

Synonyms:

on the brink of death

Circle the drain idiom verb phrase

To be in such a state of decline that one is on the verge of catastrophe, or even death.

We don't think Mr. John has much time left. He's circling the drain.

You should get yourself together. Your career is slowly circling the drain.

Other phrases about:

throw salt on someone’s game

To interfere somebosy's plan or bussiness

cook sb's goose

To disrupt someone's plan.

blow (one's) chance

To ruin or fail to capitalize on a chance

kill sth stone-dead

To destroy or put a full stop at something or make something utterly unsuccessful 

break someone's heart

If you say that someone breaks your heart, you mean that he makes you sad by ending a romantic relationship with you or doing anything that has caused you a great deal of distress.
 

Grammar and Usage of Circle the drain

Verb Forms

  • circling the drain
  • circles the drain
  • circled the drain

The verb "circle" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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